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macCurrent
What it is
macCurrent is a free macOS app for finding and managing updates from the Mac App Store, Homebrew, Sparkle, vendor updaters, Tauri, reviewed direct downloads, and macOS Software Update. It scans installed applications and command-line tools, storing inventory details locally on the Mac. Depending on the source, macCurrent can install automatically, hand off to a trusted tool, provide manual guidance, or exclude system-managed components. Eligible direct replacements can be backed up, with retention configurable up to three backups per app identity. Per-app history may record scans, backups, installs, restores, failures, and handoffs. Before replacement, it checks bundle identity and signing-team match, rejects downgrades, and verifies Sparkle archives against the installed app’s EdDSA key. Usage Analytics is opt-in, and catalog lookup or manual contributions can be disabled. It supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 15 or later.
For and against
For
- Covers App Store, Homebrew, Sparkle, and more
- Local app and tool inventory
- Configurable backups for eligible replacements
- Update history and rollback support
- Analytics are off by default
Against
- Requires macOS 15 or later
- Cannot verify every vendor updater end to end
- Independent security review is not completed
- Some updates require handoff or manual steps
The verdict
macCurrent brings multiple Mac update paths into one free utility while preserving source-specific handling. Its verification, backup, and history features add control, though certain vendor updates still depend on external tools.
Who it suits
macCurrent suits Mac users who want one place to discover updates across varied installation sources. It is also useful for users who want local inventory, update history, backups, and rollback options.
Plans and prices
Release candidate
Free during the release-candidate period
Read 9 Oct 2026 · maccurrent.com
On the record
- App inventory
- It scans installed applications and command-line tools, storing inventory details locally on the Mac.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Backups
- For eligible direct replacement updates, it can back up the existing app, with retention configurable up to three backups per app identity.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Limit
- macCurrent cannot verify every vendor updater end to end and may hand updates off to the vendor’s tool, the Mac App Store, Homebrew, or Installer.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Maker
- macCurrent is a product of Conduit Technologies, LLC.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy controls
- Usage Analytics is off by default and opt-in; hosted catalog lookup and manual app contribution can be disabled in Settings.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- macCurrent finds updates across the App Store, Homebrew, Sparkle, vendor updaters, and direct downloads, and shows what is safe to install or needs review.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security review
- The maker says an independent external security review of the privileged install path has not yet been completed and does not claim third-party audit status.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support options include guides, Reddit, Discord, email, and private diagnostic reports submitted from the app.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supported Macs
- It is a universal app for Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 15 or later.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Full Disk Access is not required for normal scans; apps outside /Applications and ~/Applications can be included by adding folders in Settings.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Update actions
- For each source, macCurrent can update automatically, hand off to a trusted tool, provide manual guidance, or exclude system-managed components.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Update history
- Per-app history can include scans, backups, installs, restores, failures, and manual handoffs.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Update sources
- Recognized update paths include Mac App Store, Sparkle, Homebrew, vendor updaters, Tauri, reviewed direct downloads, and macOS Software Update.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Verification
- Before replacing an app, macCurrent checks bundle identity and signing-team match; it rejects served downgrades and verifies Sparkle archives against the installed app’s EdDSA key.maccurrent.com · read 9 Oct 2026
